Writescape winter workshop schedule released

Heather M. O'Connor

OSHAWA -- Novice and experienced writers alike can benefit from Writescape workshops designed to earn them some money.

The winter schedule starts Jan. 19 with Get That Grant: Writing Winning Applications, featuring Heather M. O'Connor, in which participants pick a grant and learn what''s needed to apply. The workshop is from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

It's Not What You Earn, It's What You Keep: Tax Tips for Writers and Artists will see Gwynn Scheltema teaching participants about Revenue Canada rules and regulations. It's Jan. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From Query to Byline: Get Published and Paid is held over five nights and is an introduction to the basics of writing non-fiction for magazines, newspapers and the Internet. O'Connor and Scheltema take writers from story idea to a finished story. It's held on Monday evenings, Jan. 21 to Feb. 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (no class on Family Day Feb. 18).

Finally, Write to Win with Ruth E. Walker and Dorothea Helms teaches the art of entering writing contests. Participants take the first page of work they hope to submit to an upcoming competition. The workshop is Feb. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.